On Monday 1st November The Joseph Rank Trust, together with Joseph Rank's Family
and the Trust's Grant holders, celebrated 150 years since Joseph Rank's birth.
This unique event brought 230 people together in a service of celebration at
St Michael's Church in Cornhill to thank God for the life of the Trust's Founder
and the wonderful impact his life continues to have on people up and down Great
Britain & Ireland. The service was followed by a reception at the Merchant
Taylors' Hall.

The service(PDF
download) was led by The Rev Dr John Tudor, one
of the Trustees. Mr Colin Rank, Chairman of the Trust addressed those gathered
on the remarkable life of Joseph Rank and the challenge his example left us today.
A copy of his address can be found here. (PDF
download)

At the vibrant reception beneficiaries of the Trust's grants met and shared experience
from the widely varying social projects & charities represented. Guests also
heard from four Grant holders learning of the issues they face and how Joseph
Rank's money is still helping them today.

A full photographic album can be found on the web here,
to order prints or enlargements please visit the photographer's
web site and
contact him directly.

Photographs from the 150
Celebrations of Joseph Rank

Mr Colin Rank, Chairman of the Trust.

Mr John Wheeler, Secretary of the Trust and Celebration
organiser being thanked for his inspirational contribution
to the work of the Trust.

Guests enjoying the reception

Guests enjoying the reception

Sue Warner, one of the Trustees, introducing speakers
who talked of the difference grants had made to their work
and the lives of those they sought to assist.

If you are inspired
by the work of The Joseph Rank Trust and would like
to give financially to the capital fund, either by donation
or legacy, the Trustees would be very
happy to administer such monies in the same way as they
do Joseph Rank's. Please email the
Secretary if you would like to discuss this further. secretary@ranktrust.org